Yuki Yanagita
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Yuki Yanagita (柳田 悠岐, Yanagita Yūki, born October 9, 1988 in Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan), nicknamed "Gita (ギータ)[1]", is a professional Japanese baseball outfielder for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. He is a nine-time All-Star and a two-time Pacific League MVP, earning those honors in 2015 and 2020.
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Outfielder / Designated Hitter | |||||||||||||||
Born: (1988-10-09) October 9, 1988 (age 35) Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan | |||||||||||||||
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |||||||||||||||
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May 8, 2011, for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks | |||||||||||||||
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Batting average | .313 | ||||||||||||||
Home runs | 260 | ||||||||||||||
RBI | 885 | ||||||||||||||
Hits | 1,542 | ||||||||||||||
Stolen bases | 159 | ||||||||||||||
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Yanagita is recognized as one of the most successful players in NPB since the 21st century, based on his accomplishments both team and individual, including six Japan Series championships, four-time Japan Series MVP, two-time Pacific League MVP and five-time OPS leader.